Lead Project Surveyor – Social Housing Maintenance

Elevate Projects Ltd; Leominster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Projects Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to oversee planned maintenance, major works and investment projects across a social housing portfolio.

You will manage from survey through procurement, contractor appointment, delivery and completion, working with residents, contractors and internal teams to ensure safety, quality and budget. This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional to improve homes for residents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor or similar in social housing.
• Experience managing planned maintenance, major works or capital investment programmes.
• Knowledge of residential construction, defects and property maintenance.
• Experience producing specifications, schedules of work and project documentation.
• Strong contract administration, procurement and financial control knowledge.
• CDM, Building Regulations and health & safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of planned works, major repairs and property investment projects across a housing portfolio.
• Undertake property inspections, condition surveys and pre-works assessments to identify required investment.
• Develop detailed scopes of works, specifications, schedules and project documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and programmes and monitor financial performance throughout projects.
• Procure and appoint contractors and consultants in accordance with organisational procurement procedures.
• Manage contractors throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring works are delivered to specification, programme and budget.
• Undertake regular site inspections and monitor workmanship, quality, progress and compliance.
• Identify and manage project risks, defects, variations and unforeseen works.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant legislation, Building Regulations, health and safety requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure appropriate CDM duties and responsibilities are understood and managed throughout projects.
• Liaise with residents and housing management teams, ensuring effective communication throughout planned works.
• Manage resident expectations, complaints and project-related issues professionally.
• Review contractor valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Complete post-inspections, snagging and practical completion processes.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports and financial information.
• Provide regular progress and performance reports to senior management.
• Work collaboratively with Asset Management, Housing, Repairs, Finance, Procurement and Compliance teams.

Skills

Project Surveyor experience

Building surveyor knowledge

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Managing multiple projects

Job description

Elevate Projects Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to oversee planned maintenance, major works and investment projects across a social housing portfolio.

You will manage from survey through procurement, contractor appointment, delivery and completion, working with residents, contractors and internal teams to ensure safety, quality and budget. This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional to improve homes for residents.